When I asked Erin from Design for Mankind to mention some of her favorite artists this was her answer...enjoy!...
"So.... Here's the deal. I'm horrid at the whole 'favorites' game b/c I'm super indecisive. Really, ask my husband. According to him, I have 17 Favorite Outfits, the 'No, Really, This One is Totally My Favorite' kind. So, I'll spare you the seventeen, but I do have a few faves that come to my mind:
..designers..
..Artists.. 
*Jess Gonacha
*Jeana Sohn
..Photographers..
I love this group not because of their aesthetics (which are fabulous), but mainly because of the emotion behind their work. Some are simple, others thoughtful, but each of them are so clearly passionate about their work that it seems to seep through into their images. In my eyes, this is a true artist! OK and may I just add Keri Smith into a miscellaneous category? Her work embodies the epitome of passion. Just wondrous!"
{Thank you Erin for writing these 2 wonderful posts for Bloesem's World Tour!}
Wall Art .. Wall Decor .. Canvas Art 
erin has a great eye for finding wonderful pieces.
Posted by: cindy k | 05/14/2008 at 09:47 AM
I like the top right pic..Alyson Fox has been a long time favorite & I actually have that picture hanging in my studio!
Posted by: Jennifer | 05/14/2008 at 11:05 AM
I like the top right pic..Alyson Fox has been a long time favorite & I actually have that picture hanging in my studio!
Posted by: Jennifer | 05/14/2008 at 11:05 AM
i had not seen *Jess Gonacha work before. thanks for the suggestion. you have great taste. i love them all.
-lisa
Posted by: lisa wharton | 05/14/2008 at 01:59 PM
I identify with the 17 favorite outfits dilemma :)
Posted by: ambika | 05/14/2008 at 05:00 PM
Whoa.....I just looked at Bloesem as I usually do and what did I see? This lovely mention. Thank you so much Erin and Irene. Yippeee! Psyched to be on here with a lovely group of artists. I love Jenna's work. Luna moths are so beautiful to paint and draw.
Posted by: samantha hahn | 05/14/2008 at 05:44 PM
What a great selection! Thanks for introducing me to Marc Johns too - those illustrations are beautiful :)
Posted by: rebecca | 05/15/2008 at 04:35 AM
BIG thank you to erin for including me in her faves!! i'm honored to be in such outstanding company. :)
Posted by: jess gonacha | 05/15/2008 at 08:56 AM
ooooh love this post. I like that you did the faves in images instead. very nice.
Posted by: Elaine | 05/15/2008 at 11:22 AM
I'm loving this around the world tour! It's all so inspiring. I just returned from Amsterdam and visited many of the places you suggested in your "Amsterdam on my mind" section. We had a lovely time...thanks for your virtual travel tips!!
Posted by: jill | 05/15/2008 at 12:27 PM
beautiful blog. just found you through please sir - and i will be reading more!
Posted by: Robin | 05/15/2008 at 03:47 PM
Her choices give such wonderful insight into her personality...
Posted by: mrs. french | 05/15/2008 at 07:13 PM
erin has great taste!
Posted by: kelly jones | 05/15/2008 at 11:24 PM